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Jonathan
Pond
Jonathan Pond, AARP's Financial Ambassador, has hosted 18 prime-time public television specials and is a frequent guest on major TV and radio news programs. He was educated at the University of North Carolina, Emory University and the Harvard Business School.
In The
Spotlight
Long-term Care Insurance and Rising Premiums
Are you prepared for premium hikes in your long-term care insurance policy? You should be. read
Investing, Estate Planning and Your Heirs
The money you plan to pass on as an inheritance needs to be invested differently. read
The Hard Truth About Hardship Withdrawals
Some workers are dipping into 401(k) plans early. Consider these alternatives before taking a hardship withdrawal. read
Reverse Mortgage Alternatives
Explore all of your options before resorting to a costly reverse mortgage. read
editor's
picks
November 3, 2010
Avoid Penalties When
Tapping an IRA Early
Take caution. Withdrawals from IRAs made under age 59 1/2 are usually subject to an additional 10% early withdrawal penalty. read
October 25, 2010
Should You Use Retirement Funds to Pay Off a Mortgage?
You might want to think twice. read
October 15, 2010
Surviving Without a Social Security COLA
Jonathan Pond offers tips on how to cope without the promise of the 2011 COLA. read
July 29, 2011
Online Safety and Your Money
Follow these 12 online safety tips to lessen the likelihood of falling for an electronic scheme. read
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